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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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